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These included the following:
"Good Health."
"Calling the Doctor."
"Just Nerves."
"Be Kind to your Stomach."
"To Parents—Diphtheria Immunisation."
"Burns and Scalds."
"Elderly People—Looking after them."
"Cafe Quiz—Clean Food Questions."
"Influenza."
"Infantile Paralysis."
"Measles."
It soon became apparent from the demand that this was a
valuable medium through which to reach the public, and to do
so more widely six more trays were made, and with the co-operation
and approval of the Borough Librarian, these were displayed in
the six main libraries in the Borough.
There continues to be a steady call for these leaflets and it is
felt that this is a very effective way of bringing before the public
sound advice given clearly and simply.
NURSING HOMES
The supervision of all Nursing Homes in the Borough was
carried out as in the previous year and all the Homes were inspected
at regular intervals by the Deputy Medical Officer.
One Nursing Home was closed voluntarily and the application
of a new owner for re-opening of the home had not come before the
Public Health Committee by the end of the year.
In 1951 there were 12 Nursing Homes on the Register.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Candidates for permanent appointment to the Council's service
are required to pass a medical examination on appointment as are
manual staff for admission to the Sickness Pay scheme of the
National Joint Industrial Council for Local Authorities NonTrading
Services.